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UAL 332R

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,364 mi
Last recorded108,364 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAL 332R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 108,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 108,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 108,364 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 108,364 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,364 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 104,705 miles

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,171 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 94,544 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,313 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 92,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,313 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 90,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 88,505 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 88,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,136 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 82,962 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 82,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 80,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,280 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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UAL 332R is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAL 332R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UAL 332R registered?

UAL 332R is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is UAL 332R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAL 332R shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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